NSF/CCES partnership
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) recognizes the NSF Certified for Sport mark on products "as a key indication that sport nutrition products have undergone stringent review" through NSF International's Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program, the organizations announce July 10. The program was also "applauded" by Canada's Minister for Sport, the Honorable Michael Chong. "While the CCES does not promote the use of supplements, we do recognize that athletes use them. Therefore, we need to assist our athletes in choosing the most trustworthy supplement products," CCES Director of Ethics & Anti-Doping Services and General Counsel Joseph de Pencier said. Major League Baseball recognized the program in March (1"The Tan Sheet" March 13, 2006, p. 11)...
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